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Weather & Climate in Nsanje, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nsanje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 1,024.5 sq mi (2,653.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.9200°N, 35.2620°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 8, 2018 | 24 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.5 | 25 km | 17 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 115 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 40 km E of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.9 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 124 km S of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 28 km ENE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 148 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 102 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 135 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1992 | 26 km SSE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.5 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 57 km SE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 111 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 9 km NNW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 10 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 139 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2010 | 83 km SSW of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 9 km NNE of Nsanje, Malawi | M4.1 | 9 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 3 | 98 mph | 182 km |
| 2021 | Chalane | Category 1 | 69 mph | 273 km |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 2 | 58 mph | 298 km |
| 2012 | Funso | Category 3 | 104 mph | 285 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 276 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 58 mph | 165 km |
| 1988 | Filao | Category 2 | 83 mph | 186 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in |
Nsanje has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in June to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (0.3").